Climate change is actually called a change in the climatic conditions on the earth. This happens due to various external and internal reasons including solar radiation, changes in the Earth's orbit, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics etc.
"In fact, climate change has become a cause of particular concern in the last few decades. Changes in the nature of climate on the earth have become a matter of global concern. Climate change has many causes and this change affects life on Earth in various ways" - Angela Tan
Preface
Climate change is a change in the climatic conditions on Earth. For this, many factors have been contributing to bring about this change over the centuries. However, in recent years, the pollution in the atmosphere is mainly the result of human activities and these activities have made extremely negative effects on the environment and have polluted it badly.
Due to climate change
The energy emitted from the Sun that reaches the Earth and is then carried by winds and oceans to different parts of the world is a major cause of climate change. The use of new age technologies is increasing the rate of carbon emissions on the earth and thus adversely affecting the environment. In addition, orbital variations, plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions can also lead to changes in climate.
Effects of climate change
Due to the widespread changes in the climatic conditions, entire populations of many plants and animals have become extinct and the population of many others has reached the verge of extinction. In some areas certain species of trees have become extinct en masse. Changes in climatic conditions are having a negative impact on the water system. As a result of this, glaciers are melting and rainfall is happening irregularly and along with it, the nature of rainfall is also deteriorating. All these circumstances are increasing the imbalance in the environment.
Conclusion
It is necessary to take the problem of climate change seriously and it is important to control the human activities affecting the environment which are contributing to the deterioration of the environment. Along with the government, we should also try to prevent climate change.
Factors responsible for climate change
Here we are drawing your attention to some of the main factors causing changes in the climatic conditions on the earth:
Solar radiation
The sun's energy reaches the earth and is emitted back into space. Sun's energy reaches different parts of the world through wind, sea flow and other systems, through which the climate system of those parts is adversely affected.
Volcanic eruptions
Volcanic eruptions are frequent on the earth and this is another important reason for climate change. The effect of a volcanic eruption on the earth lasts for some years.
Human activities
Life on Earth itself contributes to changes in Earth's climate. The process of carbon emissions by humans is one such factor that adversely affects the climate. The continuous emission of carbon from the combustion of fossil fuels, burning of industrial wastes and vehicular pollution leaves serious consequences on the emitted climate.
Orbital change
Due to the change in the orbit of the Earth, the seasonal distribution of sunlight is badly affected and it changes. The adverse effects caused by this change lead to the formation of Milankovitch cycles which have an adverse effect on the climate.
Effects of climate change
Impact on forests
Forests act as a habitat for many species of different animals and plants and at the same time they maintain the ecological balance on the earth. However, in many regions of the world, due to climate change, forests have reached the brink of extinction.
Impact on wildlife
Climate change has emerged as a serious threat to the existence of various wild species, due to which many species of wild animals and plants are being recorded in decline and some have reached the verge of extinction.
Climate change is a global problem. Apart from natural factors, human activities have also contributed majorly to this change. Man cannot control the natural causes but he can at least ensure that he controls his activities which have a negative impact on the environment so that harmony can be maintained on the earth.
Conclusion
Climate change is having a negative impact on the environment. According to the researchers, human activities have played an important role in accelerating this change during the last few decades. In order to control climate change and maintain a healthy environment on the earth, there is a need to control the effects of human activities on the earth.
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